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This week’s Wine Word of the Week is color. This particular term does not lend itself to a short “official definition†because there are so many factors that can affect the color of wines. However, I just want to share with you a brief and very general “layman’s terms†definition that will hopefully help you […]
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This week’s Wine Word of the Week is acidity. Official definition from Jancis Robinson’s The Oxford Companion to Wine: Acidity is a general term for the fresh, tart, or sour taste produced by the natural organic acids present in a liquid. Wines, together with most other refreshing or appetizing drinks, owe their attractive qualities to […]
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As of today, we are implementing a new weekly feature called Wine Word of the Week. Each Thursday I will select one wine word that you may have heard but may not be exactly sure what it means. I’ll share with you an official “textbook†definition and then do my best to explain it in […]
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